Program Overview

Informatics, Setting Requirements for Information Security, Second Cycle

The Informatics, Setting Requirements for Information Security, Second Cycle program is designed to address the challenges of understanding information security requirements in software system development and procurement of information systems. The focus of this course is on analyzing and evaluating information security requirements and communicating these requirements with other relevant actors in both the system development life cycle and the process of purchasing information systems.

Course Description

Different methods for information security requirement engineering, as well as methods for the evaluation and testing of information security requirements, are covered in this course. Additionally, students develop skills in presenting strategies for evaluation and testing of information security requirements in both writing and speech.

ECTS Credits

• 7.5 Credits

Level of Education

• Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements (A1N)

School

• ÷rebro University School of Business

Course Schedule

• The course is offered in the Autumn semester 2026, week 36 (2026) - 40 (2026)
• Full Time, Day-time
• The language of instruction is English
• ÷rebro (on campus)
• Open for application

Prerequisites

• Informatics, Basic Course 30 Credits, 30 Credits at intermediate course level within Informatics, and successful completion of at least 15 Credits at advanced course level within Informatics
• Alternatively, Business Administration, Basic Course, 30 Credits, Business Administration, Intermediate Course, 30 Credits, and successful completion of at least 15 Credits at advanced course level within Business Administration
• Alternatively, 30 Credits within G1N in Computer Science and 45 Credits within G1F in Computer Science
• The applicant must also have qualifications corresponding to the course English 6/English level 2 from the Swedish Upper Secondary School

Selection

• Academic points

Application Code

• H2332

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